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French Porcelain Paperweight?
by Flintztone December 31st 2012, 8:45 pm
Any ideas on who would of made this paperweight. It could possibly be english. The style of the mustache is the only thing I have to go on. 
. It maybe just a decorative ornament but currently limited on availability of information. I am grateful for any help. Thanx
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by big ed December 31st 2012, 8:51 pm
maybe have to remove the material on the base to find out 
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by Potty December 31st 2012, 8:53 pm
I don't have a clue, but Skay and Naomi may have some ideas 
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by Flintztone December 31st 2012, 8:58 pm
I hope they do as I have no idea and my search has revealed nothing over the last few days.
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by NaomiM December 31st 2012, 9:02 pm
As Big Ed suggests, remove the material on the base. That would be the first thing I'd do, if it was mine.
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by NaomiM December 31st 2012, 9:17 pm
I suspect it's German porcelain from the 1920s. They produced a number of risqué pieces with partly clothed bathing beauties, but I haven't seen one featuring a man before.
If you google "Full Figure Half Doll Bathing Beauty Porcelain Germany" on the Ruby Lane website, you'll see an example - Note the similar, blushing, cheeks.
If you google "Full Figure Half Doll Bathing Beauty Porcelain Germany" on the Ruby Lane website, you'll see an example - Note the similar, blushing, cheeks.
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by Flintztone December 31st 2012, 10:58 pm
Looked at the Ruby Lane Site. Still going through it now. I do see what you mean about the similarity. Never thought it to be possibly German Bisque. Here are some additional pictures as per your request. There is a solid piece that is round and quite thick within the structure. There is slight movement if the paperweight is shaken briskly, ooops! nearly dropped it. 
When I scrape my nail onto the solid surface that is clearly visible, a chalk like deposit is left. I hope this all makes sense!
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by Potty January 1st 2013, 12:00 am
Flintztone wrote:possibly German Bisque.
While it may well be German, it cant be Bisque as Bisque effectively means unglazed.
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by dantheman January 1st 2013, 10:15 am
Ian (pooleandpaperweights) may know
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by big ed January 1st 2013, 12:20 pm
Potty wrote:Flintztone wrote:possibly German Bisque.
While it may well be German, it cant be Bisque as Bisque effectively means unglazed.
I think risque' and bisque were mixed up
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by Potty January 1st 2013, 1:45 pm
big ed wrote:Potty wrote:Flintztone wrote:possibly German Bisque.
While it may well be German, it cant be Bisque as Bisque effectively means unglazed.
I think risque' and bisque were mixed up
Oh...
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Re: French Porcelain Paperweight?
by Flintztone January 2nd 2013, 8:40 pm
I'm enclined to agree. Bisque are ususally porous and unglazed. German make does seem likely. I am currently still searching as per you information.
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